Brest vs Lyon prediction for Wednesday’s Ligue 1 round 16 showdown at Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest. The kickoff for this game is scheduled for 20:00 UK time. Follow on for our free predictions bettings tips and preview.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Draw or Lyon Win and Under 4.5 Goal – 1.49
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Both Teams to Score – 1.68
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Correct Score Bet 1-2 or 1-3 or 1-4 – 4.30
Draw or Lyon Win and Under 4.5 Goal
There is a 29% chance for this game to end in a draw which is more than either team’s chances of winning which is 14%. In the goals statistics, the possibility of seeing under 4.5 goals is 86%. Brest’s and Lyon’s last four games produced under 4.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score
The statistics of both teams this season show that there is a 64% chance that both teams will score in this match. Moreover, the last three matches between Brest and Lyon saw goals at both ends.
Correct Score Bet 1-2 or 1-3 or 1-4
Four times Lyon won by one of these scores this season, home and away. Brest lost three times by one of the suggested scores one of them at home. As a result, there is a 25% possibility that this game will end by one of these scores.
Brest
After a shaky start to the Ligue 1 season losing three of their five games, Brest recorded just three wins till the 15th round. Les Pirates are currently in the 16th position with 13 points. Brest lost four of their last eight games in the league.
Brest have conceded an average of 1.87 goals per game since the beginning of the season in the league. Brest form stats indicate an average number of goals conceded per game of 1.38 in the last 8 league matches, which is 26.2% lower than their current season’s average.
Lyon
Lyon were off to a splendid start winning four of their opening five games in the new season. However, Les Gones went on a four-match losing streak after that and slipped down the table. They are currently in the eighth position with 21 points from six wins and three draws.
Before the World Cup stop, Lyon drew their last game with Nice by 1-1 in a game where Les Gones dominated in terms of possession but couldn’t manage to convert their nine-goal chances to more than one goal. Lyon must work on their defense when playing on the road as they concede 1.71 goals per away game.
After the World Cup pause, both teams will head to this game with the intention of a winning start. Undoubtedly, Lyon has a better team and will be the favorite to win. To conclude, we will back a double chance of an away win or draw and under 4.5 goals.
Lyon scored first in eight of their 15 matches in the Ligue 1 since the start of the season. Brest conceded first in seven games. The bet Lyon to score first has odds of 1.68 at 1XBet and we will back it.
After five seasons with Arsenal, Alexander Lacazette returned to his where he started his football, Lyon. Lacazette scored nine goals in 15 appearances this term and is the favorite to be on the scoresheet again in this game.
Jere Uronen has a muscle injury and will be out for a few days for Brest.
On Lyon’s side, Jerome Boateng will be out due to a knee injury till late December.
Goalkeeper: Bizot;
Defenders: Fadiga, Chardonnet, Brassier, Duverne;
Midfielders: Camara, Melou, Pereira-Lage;
Forwards: Del Castillo, Slimani, Honorat;
Goalkeeper: Lopes;
Defenders: Gusto, Diomande, Lukeba, Tagliafico;
Midfielders: Tete, Caqueret, Mendes, Aouar;
Forwards: Ekambi, Lacazette;
FAQ for Brest vs Lyon
This match will be played at Stade Francis-Le Blé (Brest)
The starting whistle will sound on December 28th, 2022. 02:00 UTC.
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